Contemporary and Ballet comparisons Flashcards
Music comparison
Ballet- classical/ piano
Contemporary- percussive, minimalistic, electronic
What main difference is there between ballet and contemp
Use of weight. Ballet is more held and upright
Ballets key foundation
Turn out
What is distinctive of ballet in upper body
Set pathways, upright and held. Posture is important
Contemporary uses what method to make it more free
use of breath, natural flow of body, fall and recovery, parallel, human, release
Contemporary uses what that ballet doesn’t
floor work
Attire for ballet
Flat bun, leotard, tights, ballet shoes
Uniform
Attire for contemporary
bare feet, no set uniform, minimalistic
Contemporary performance
More emotive, Internal movements, individuality, less set
Ballet Performance
For others, for show. Turn out, Uniformity, set lines
What does contemporary do to fill space
elongation and expansion of the limbs. Reaches and extensions.
Contemporary uses weight. How does this help performance?
Has contrasting dynamics within the same dance. More varied weight makes dance interesting
Flexibility for ballet
In lower back for arabesques and hip flexors for good turnout
Flexibility for contemp
Upper back for high releases
Mobility of hips
Stamina for ballet
Maintaining high energy in long variations and allegros. Keep technique and alignment even when tired eg turnout
